Fossil egg found in Gila river stone holds ancient tale
A prospector in Arizona found a large waterworn pebble containing an egg fragment later sent to California experts. The egg, preserved and encrusted in limestone, offers a view of a bird the size of a cormorant, its contents turned to a bituminous substance. The piece traces eons of geological history from burial, uplift, erosion, to the egg’s final exposure.
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Gila River
Arizona
California
Pittsburgh
Our Chemical Independence in Medicine Making
Murech Boys' Life notes a war era shift in the US chemical industry. American chemists developed domestic production of medicines after disruption of German supplies, greatly lowering costs from ten dollars per dose to about one. Years of work yielded broad capability and self sufficiency.
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United States
Germany
Murech
Ribbon by the Mile at New York Association Center
The article describes selling ribbon by the mile rather than by the yard at a W. C. A. branch in New York City this month. Funds raised support the national budget through campaigns this spring. Green ribbon is priced per mile and the purchased length is worn by the donor as a token of generosity. The decorative contest involves association club members and their friends.
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W. CG. A
New York City
Association Clubs
Quote on labor and idleness from Carlyle cited
The Kansas City Star quotes Festus Pester paraphrasing Thomas Carlyle about labor being written on our foreheads and the need to honor work. He jests about what Carlyle added for the other fellow, referencing the famous maxim on labor versus idleness.
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Thomas Carlyle
Professor Pate
Festus Pester
Kansas City Star
Worthwhile Job Inspires Optimist and Pessimist Duo
A pessimist and an optimist discuss shaping a better world, each claiming belief in the possibility. The optimist urges action, saying they are here to work and make the change. The exchange, quoted by the Boston Transcript, emphasizes doing the work now.
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Nheen A
Boston Transcript
Extravagance of Japan's nouveau riche and arts endowments
A fragment notes that Japan’s new wealthy class spends on education literature and art to nourish the soul while supporting colleges and cultural treasures amid rising desires and modernization.
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Japan
Wen
Ring Mystery Sparks Courtroom Banter
In a fragmentary courtroom exchange a judge questions a puzzled party about a ring found nearby. The overheard dialogue implies confusion over ownership and mispronounced names, reflecting a light moment amid proceedings.
Millions for a New Stomach in a Legendary Cure Pitch
An older promotional piece touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for digestive woes and weak blood. It argues wealth cannot buy happiness without digestion, praising the tonic’s nonalcoholic formula and long-standing American confidence.
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Pierce
Tavalida’ Hotel and Burpial Institute
Buffalo
Dr. Pierce
Publc
Griswold and Anita to Play Next Sunday Ball Game
Local manager W C Moyer arranged a Griswold versus Anita game for next Sunday with "Biffy" Smith returning to pitch for Griswold. Windows broken by small stones dropped from sand wagons damaged Griswold Hardware Co and Moyer Kilcore grocery. Funeral held for Mrs J M O Connell in Griswold Catholic cemetery. Evangelist Reed to open meetings June 13 aided by Herman D Crosa. L M Madsen to Denmark via New York City trip for three months. Community leaders plan June 12 county meeting at the courthouse to discuss teachers.
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Griswold
W. C. Moyer
Anita
Biffy” Smith
Griswold Hardware Co
Moyer & Kilcore Grocery
Local Notes on Salaries, Paving Strike and Marriages
County mulls uniform salaries for teachers to curb shifts and boost results. I W W activity sparked paving workers to strike. company locked out and a new gang to resume work. Miss Glee Upson and Harold Smith wed in Omaha. Keffer family welcomes a baby girl. Esther Edgrin returns to spend summer with Dr. Oldaker in Lewis.
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Exira
Esther Edgrin
Extra Schoola
Fron Britt
Dr. Oldaker
Law Union and Rock Insurance Co Annual Publication
Insurance Department of Iowa in Des Moines certifies that Law Union and Rock Insurance Co Ltd U S B New York has filed sworn statement as of December 1 1919 and complies with Iowa laws for insurance companies authorizing continued operation in this state.
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Law Union and Rock Insurance Co., Ltd
New York
Insurance Department of
Iowa
Code of
A. C. Savage
Insurance
Insurance Commission Certifies Iowa Fire and Marine Company
A. C. Savage, Commissioner of Insurance in Des Moines, certifies the Iowa fire marine and automobile insurance agency's license validity through March 1, 1921. The statement details statutory deposits for Dec 31 1919, and the 1919 aggregate income 723,814.85 and expenditures 236,000.00. It lists assets at Dec 31 1919 of 1,448,404.69 and liabilities of 600,484.00.
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Iowa
Des Moines
A. C. Savage
SEAR
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